For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,718 students in 92020, CA (there are , serving 633 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 92020, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92020, CA are Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Fuerte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92020 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92020, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92020, CA 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #33.
Fuerte Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1935 Marlinda Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
Grades: K-8
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #77.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Grades: K-8
| 710 students
Rank: #88.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #99.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 South Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
Grades: K-6
| 656 students
Rank: #1010.
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1111.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Madison
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
Grades: K-5
| 757 students
Rank: #1212.
Cajon Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1313.
Chase Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 East Chase Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #1414.
Emerald Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
92020, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Latitudes Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Grades: K-12
| 627 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92020, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92020, CA include Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Fuerte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92020?
14 public schools are located in 92020.
What percentage of students in 92020 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 92020 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92020?
92020 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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